Converse has 9 different meanings across 4 categories:
Noun · Verb · Adjective · Proper Noun
a proposition obtained by conversion
"In formal logic, the converse of the statement "All squares are rectangles" is "All rectangles are squares," though this new proposition does not necessarily follow from the original."
free verbal interchange of thoughts or views; conversation; chat.
"The converse of that statement is false."
the opposite or reverse
In plain English: A converse is simply the opposite side of something, like the back of your hand compared to your palm.
"They shared an hour of pleasant converse while waiting for their dinner to arrive."
to talk; to engage in conversation
"The two friends sat by the fire and conversed about their travels."
In plain English: To converse means to talk with someone else, usually by exchanging questions and answers.
"They sat on the porch to converse about their weekend plans."
Usage: Avoid using "converse" as a verb when you mean the noun form, which is often confused with similar words like "chat." In formal writing, prefer "engage in conversation" over the slightly archaic-sounding "to converse."
of words so related that one reverses the relation denoted by the other
"`parental' and `filial' are converse terms"
opposite; reversed in order or relation; reciprocal
"The two friends are converses of each other, always having exactly opposite opinions on every topic they discuss."
In plain English: Converse means talking back to someone instead of listening quietly.
"The conversely logical approach to solving math problems often confuses students at first glance."
A surname.
"Mrs. Converse greeted her neighbors at the community garden party."
The word entered English via Old French as converser, originally derived from the Latin phrase meaning to live together or conduct business. Over time, its sense shifted specifically toward engaging in conversation and discussion.